Joe Wheeler State Park – May 2022

Joe Wheeler State Park 4401 McLean Drive, Rogersville, AL, United States

It’s a long park road from US-72 to the lodge by the river (see photo).     First Left turn is for us overnight campers…. We’ll be setting up our camp in Section B, someplace close to showers & the head…  Second left turn is for us picnickers & “beach goers."  MOAL has Shelter 1, perhaps

Lakehouse Retreat – August 2022

Harrelson Lakehouse 590 Shady Brook Lane, Cropwell, AL, United States

Come join Vance and Mari for a fun filled weekend at their home on Logan Martin Lake.  Arrive in the afternoon of Friday August 26.  The boat will be gassed up and ready for lake tours, games will be set up for the competitive or just pull up a chair or float lakeside and catch

Barber Vintage Festival – Not BMWMOAL

Barber Vintage Festival presented by Barber Museum.  See the link below: https://www.barbermuseum.org/barber-vintage-festival/

Lakeshore Inn Marina and Restaurant – November 2022

Lakeshore Inn Marina and Restaurant 364 Lakeshore Lane, Double Springs, AL, United States

We’ve tallied the results of the membership survey and the BoD is making arrangements to meet in November. All y’all are invited to the BMW MOAL Business Meeting at the Lakeshore Restaurant Marina & Lodge on 12 November. The organizers discovered a local gem for this necessary MOAL gathering. I’ve sent the photographs of the

Christmas Party – December 2022

Hampton Inn - Eagle Point 6220 Farley Court, Birmingham, AL, United States

A Friday nite Happy Hour dinner, likely down in the nearby shopping center (at Baumhowers) on Friday (9Dec). A Saturday Business Meeting & Dinner from 5-7 pm on Dec 10th.  A Dirty Santa Gift Exchange in the hotel lobby from 7PM until tbd.   Thanks & have a Happy Thanksgiving! Phil & Karen Last weekend

Planning Session – January 2023

Hampton Inn - Eagle Point 6220 Farley Court, Birmingham, AL, United States

The members at the Holiday Party agreed to meet again on Saturday, January 28th for the 2023 planning session, the Board’s election, and an updated By-Law discussion & acceptance vote. We’re still looking for somebody to step into the MOAL Vice President’s shoes.   Plan to gather Saturday from 3-5 PM in the Hampton Inn & Suite’s

MOAL Summer Social along the Tennessee River – July 2023

Pickwick Landing State Park Lodge and Conference Center 120 Playground Loop, Counce, TN, United States

The club decided in January to hold at least quarterly meetings (or gatherings) in 2023. This Summer meet-up at Pickwick Landing was selected because of a prior successful gathering. Those staying in the lodge can reserve a room w/GROUP CODE 8090 ! Like the Alabama parks, they expect visitors to stay for at least two

Lakeside Retreat – September 2023

Harrelson Lakehouse 590 Shady Brook Lane, Cropwell, AL, United States

Arrive as early as Friday at noon. Dinner provided on Friday night (Menu TBD). Saturday light breakfast and lunch. Saturday night is the traditional Dump Stew.  Bring a can or two of a vegetable or your special ingredient to be dumped in! It’s good…I promise! Please check your calendars. Vance is asking for head-counts for

Christmas Party – December 2023

Lakeshore Inn Marina and Restaurant 364 Lakeshore Lane, Double Springs, AL, United States

The December Holiday Party, which has been relocated from Birmingham to Double Springs (due to Hampton Inn’s planned renovations). So we will now gather on Dec 9th in the Banquet room for dinner at the Lakeshore Inn & Marina .  Happy hour will commence in the mid-afternoon as folks wander into the Goldiggers Lounge with college football on the screens. We’ll move to